Identity and belonging from "summary" of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Throughout the narrative, characters in "A Tale of Two Cities" grapple with the fundamental questions of who they are and where they belong. The novel is a testament to the complexities of identity and the search for a sense of belonging in a world marked by chaos and upheaval. From the aristocratic Evrémonde brothers to the revolutionary Defarges, each character's identity is shaped by their social class, their family history, and their choices in the face of adversity. One of the central themes of the novel is the idea that identity is not fixed but fluid, constantly changing and evolving in response to external circumstances. Characters like Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton struggle with their own sense of self-worth and struggle to find their place in a society torn apart by political unrest and social inequality. Darnay, torn between his English heritage and his French ancestry, grapples with the question of where he truly belongs an...
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